Robert Glenwood Robinson

Sergeant Robert Robinson was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance at a cafe on East 10th Street at 2110 hours.

As he exited his patrol car a suspect ran out holding a sawed-off shotgun. The man turned and fired at Sergeant Robinson, striking him in the head. The shooter fled but was arrested a short time later and sentenced to 99 years.

Sergeant Robinson had served with the Corsicana Police Department for 4 years.